High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Mar 3, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2017-5836
CVE-2017-5836
Description
The plist_free_data function in plist.c in libplist allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors involving an integer node that is treated as a PLIST_KEY and then triggers an invalid free.
Affected products
1- cpe:2.3:a:libimobiledevice:libplist:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
4- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/6nvdMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/4nvdMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- github.com/libimobiledevice/libplist/issues/86nvdIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/96022nvd
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